Characterization of DFA-negative, probe-positive Neisseria gonorrhoeae by pulsed field gel electrophoresis.
Eight Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates, negative by direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) but positive by a DNA probe, were characterized by pulsed field gel electrophoresis and compared to eight DFA-positive, probe-positive isolates. Results indicate that DFA-negative, probe-positive Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates may be clonal.
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Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, USA.
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D002999:Clone Cells; D015342:DNA Probes; D016521:Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field; D019085:Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*
D015342:DNA Probes